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Big Sandy Community and Technical College

General Information

Name: Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Address: One Bert Combs Dr, Prestonsburg, KY 41653
Phone:

  • General information: (606) 886-3863 x0
  • Financial aid office: (606) 886-3863 x67255
  • Admissions office: (606) 886-3863 x67366

Website: www.bigsandy.kctcs.edu
Type of Institution: Public, 2-year
Religious affiliation: None

Estimated Student Expenses

Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed expenses2006-072005-062004-05
Tuition and fees
        In-state$2,616$2,352$2,760
        Out-of-state$7,848$7,056$8,280
Books and supplies$800$800$900
Living arrangement
Off-campus
        Room and board$6,750$5,840$5,400
        Other expenses$2,740$2,260$1,400
Off-campus with family
        Other expenses$2,740$2,260$1,400

Total expenses   
In-state
        Off-campus$12,906$11,252$10,460
        Off-campus with family$6,156$5,412$5,060
Out-of-state
        Off-campus$18,138$15,956$15,980
        Off-campus with family$11,388$10,116$10,580

Financial Aid Recipients

    Percentage of Students Who Receive Aid:
  • Any form of aid: 93%
  • Federal grants: 76%
  • State/local grants: 69%
  • Institutional grants: 13%
  • Student loans: 14%
    Average Amount of Aid Received:
  • Federal grants:$3023
  • State/local grants:$1376
  • Institutional grants:$678
  • Student loans:$1678

Enrollment

Total enrollment: 4813
First-time student retention: 55%
Overall graduation rate: 18%

Characteristics of students

    • Attendance:
    • Full Time: 40%
    • Part Time: 60%
    • Gender:
    • Men: 45%
    • Women: 55%

White non-hispanic: 82%
Black non-hispanic: 2%
Hispanic: 0%
Asian/pacific islander: 0%
Other: 16%

Degrees offered

    Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences
  • Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General - Certificate
    Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping - Certificate
  • Business Administration and Management, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary - Certificate
  • Management Information Systems, General - Certificate
    Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services
  • Communications Technology/Technician - Certificate
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General - Associate, Certificate
    Construction Trades
  • Carpentry/Carpenter - Certificate
  • Electrician - Certificate
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Engineering Technology, General - Certificate
  • Surveying Technology/Surveying - Associate, Certificate
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Child Care Provider/Assistant - Certificate
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist - Associate
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training - Certificate
  • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary - Associate, Certificate
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) - Associate
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist - Associate
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies & Humanities
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies - Associate
    Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology - Certificate
    Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other - Associate
    Personal and Culinary Services
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General - Certificate
  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training - Certificate
    Precision Production
  • Welding Technology/Welder - Certificate
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions
  • Social Work - Associate
    Security and Protective Services
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration - Associate


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